Constipation - a common source of painful bowel movements, belly aches, cramping, bedwetting and soiling, affects millions of kids each year. In fact, according to a 2018 study in The Journal of Pediatrics, 18% of toddlers and 14% of children and teens from 4 - 18 years old suffer from...
Potty training… the important milestone that each and every parent and child will go through. Few milestones in your toddler’s life can match the excitement, the reward (and sometimes the frustration!) of transitioning from diapers to a potty. It’s a journey of independence and...
The weather is heating up, your child is showing all the signs they are ready to potty train and you're thinking it's about that time to start thinking about getting your child out of diapers for good.
The first question that'll likely pop into your head is "but where the heck do I...
As we begin to approach warmer months here in the USA, you're likely thinking of school camps, vacations and water activities. But did you know that potty training during warmer weather has it's advantages. Let's dive into the top reasons why summer is the perfect time to start potty...
Wondering how nutrition impacts your child’s success on the potty?
A balanced and nutritious diet can have a big impact on a child’s ability to poop both regularly and comfortably. And that's because if a child's bowel movements are painful, it can have a direct effect on...
Wondering how nutrition impacts your child’s success on the potty?
A balanced and nutritious diet can have a big impact on a child’s ability to poop both regularly and comfortably. And that's because if a child's bowel movements are painful, it can have a direct effect on your...
Is your child hiding to pass a bowel movement?
Perhaps its under the table? In the corner of the room? In the playroom?
Hiding to poop is a phenomenon of toddler and preschooler kids that is actually less mysterious than you think... and extremely common.
Aside from it being a sign that your...
Your child is starting to use the potty after practicing at home and you're now ready to finally leave the comforts of home. You want to keep the momentum going... but you're wondering how the heck do you handle accidents when you are out of the house.... and ensure minimal mess?
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Consuming water has endless benefits.
It helps to keep your child's body hydrated to maintain their body temperature, deliveries nutrients to their cells, improves brain function, memory, concentration, maintain a healthy immune system, its good for teeth and bone health and helps the digestion...
Researching potty training your child and wondering when the heck your child is truly ready for you to start?
Timing potty training right lays the foundation for how smooth your child's potty training experience can be. If you start too early, before your child is developmentally ready they may...
To sit or to stand. This is a very common question I receive from parents of boys.
The truth is, in almost all circumstances I recommend children start seated. Here are the top 5 reasons as to WHY:
1. STANDING IS A DISTRACTION
In the beginning the goal is to get as much pee and...
Potty training is one of the most complex developmental milestones of toddlers... particularly if they have a difficult time separating from their diaper.
Any moment of change for a child can see insecurity, resistance and tears. However, there are strategies that you can...
As a parent of two young kids myself, I know all too well how much I so desperately want to never walk down that diaper isle ever again.
Parenting is EXPENSIVE. Between milk, diaper changes, wipes, childcare and all the expenses that come with having a child, diapers are one of those things...
Struggling to get your child to sit on the potty for more than 2 seconds?
Sometimes getting your child to sit on the potty for more than a millisecond can seem like a near impossible task! Fortunately, there are some handy tools you can use to get your busy-minded child finally...
Agh. Potty Training. The often dreaded milestone all parents and toddlers will inevitably face. Maybe your doctor mentioned it at your child's most recent wellness check-up or your friends have started to talk about starting with their kids which has prompted your quest for potty training...
"To start with a potty or to start with a toilet?"
This is often the question that so many parents wonder as they head into the depths of potty training research.
The truth is, starting with a potty or a toilet is something that is usually child-led.
There is a small minority of kids that...
Potty training is one of the most daunting and anxiety inducing developmental milestones for parents with toddlers.
The question of "Do I potty train day and night together or start with days first?" is a question that plagues many parents minds before they start.
Starting...
Potty training is one of the biggest and most complex developmental milestones a toddler will face, and finally getting your child out of diapers and into underwear can be an exciting part of the process.
However, not knowing how and when to introduce underwear can actually be a hinderance to...
One of the biggest questions that comes up for parents before beginning potty training is, “Should I use pull-ups or not?” While pull-ups may seem like a good solution, they can actually make the potty training process longer and more difficult. Let’s explore why you should...
Your child is likely inching closer to the 2 year old mark and is starting to show some level of interest in the toilet.
Maybe your child is curiously following you into the bathroom.. starting to tug at the toilet paper or is trying desperately to reach the flush buttons and watch the water...
Your child is daytime trained or perhaps you're deciding whether it's time to ditch diapers for days and nights at the same time.
You've read and heard about a "dream pee," but what is heck is it?!
And how do you go about implementing it?
But first, let's talk about what...
Is your child hiding to poop under the table? The corner of the room? Behind the living room curtain?
Perhaps you haven't started potty training yet or you have recently started and you are noticing your child has developed a habit of hiding in the same spot to poop EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.
But...
You have just spent time at home potty training your child... maybe you took off a day or two of work and focused the whole weekend on getting your kiddo out of diapers. But when Monday rolls in and its time to get back to work and daycare, you're wondering... what next?!
Transitioning your newly...
You finally decide to take the plunge and get stuck into potty training your child. You buy a potty chair, get your house potty-proofed and plan for some focused days of potty training at home.
You do what you thought was right... only to receive complete and absolute resistance. And now you're...
